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Dear Dot: Can I Make My Car More Eco-Friendly?
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Dear Dot,
I can’t afford a new electric vehicle. Is there a way to make my internal combustion engine more energy-efficient? Does it matter what grade fuel I use?
-Poppy
Dear Poppy,
For too long, the notion of...
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Dear Dot: What’s the Deal With Eco-friendly Laundry Detergents?
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Dear Dot,
Ads for laundry strips have been showing up in my Facebook feed, touting their eco-friendliness. Do they work? Also … what are laundry strips?
–The Laundress
My dear Laundress,
The data gods with their dark magic algorithms...
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Dear Dot: How Do I Reduce My Microplastics?
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Dot tackles your thorniest questions from a perch on her porch.
Dear Dot,
I’ve been reading about the volume of microplastics in our oceans and waterways, and am concerned about what can be done to reduce my...
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This refreshing citrusy cocktail is made with egg whites, blood orange simple syrup, orange bitters, and vodka.
Mooo-ving Towards Clean Energy
The cows are fueling clean energy on the dairy farm at northern California's Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company.
The City Farmers Experience
Take a day trip to this garden nursery and explore a hidden gem in the heart of our city — and don’t expect to see everything in one visit.
RECIPE: Roasted Jackfruit Tacos with Chipotle Slaw
Maggie Baird, mom of superstars Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, plants the seeds for getting plant-based food to underserved communities with her passion project, Support...
Bluedot Founder Victoria Riskin Talks to Maggie Baird
Maggie Baird, mom of superstars Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, plants the seeds for getting plant-based food to underserved communities.
